The British government has assembled a group of leading businesses to jointly advocate for better cyber defence practices in line with the Tech Department’s Software Security Code of Practice.
A total of 13 firms have been selected to form the UK’s first Software Security Ambassadors group, including Lloyds Banking Group, Sage, Accenture and CISCO.
The ambassadors will work alongside the government to encourage uptake of its code of practice, which has been designed to bolster the security of the software used by businesses.
“Whether it’s a startup, scale up, or a multinational, every business is dependent on software in its day-to-day operations,” said Cyber Security Minister Liz Lloyd.
“That reliance makes an attractive target for cyber criminals, so it’s vital we work together to tackle threats head on and ensure the tools used by firms up and down the country are safe and secure from the moment they’re used.”
The ambassadors will work on sharing practical examples and case studies for the implementation of the code, which urges security to be baked into the design phase of technologies.
“The Software Security Code of Practice gives clear, practical steps to embed strong protections from day one – across supply chains, boardrooms, and beyond,” Lloyd said.
“By working together to safeguard businesses, consumers, and workers, we’re not just defending against risk – we’re building the resilience that powers growth and renewal nationwide.”
